Education

B.A.
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Elementary Education

Dr. Hara, president and founder of The Hara Group, is an educational consultant.He earned his B.A. in Elementary Education at Northeastern Illinois University, his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership at Loyola University of Chicago, and his Ed.D. in Curriculum in Instruction at Loyola University of Chicago.

He is also the Center Coordinator for Southern Illinois University's Elementary Education Program at the University Center of Lake County, Illinois.

He spent his educational career as an elementary school teacher, principal, and an administrator at both the central and region offices.

He is experienced in implementing change and achieving continuous school improvement by developing and implementing sucessful partnership programs.
He researched, wrote, and published on the topic of School, Family, and Community Partnerships.

Dr. Hara and his staff use research-based information and their expertise in the development and implementation of School, Family, and Community Partnership Programs.